Hi Everyone, 
I am new to the forum and are looking to start growing figs. I have a lot of plant experience and currently own orchids, and a variety of tropical fruit trees.  I live in Vermont so I was thinking cold hardy varieties/ early to ripen would most likely produce more. Off hand I was thinking: Hardy Chicago, Negronne, and Celeste. If anyone has suggestions on what varieties work best in this environment that would be great. I would love to try Italian Honey Figs and some other not as hardy figs too; so if any one has experience with them in colder environments that would be great to hear. I didn't mean to offend anyone by asking for cuttings/ I wasn't privy to the forms general consensus on this.  

Thanks
Becky

Welcome to the forum, Becky.  I don't have any cuttings to offer at this time, due to everything budding, but I hope you get some offers.  Otherwise, fall and winter are the best times to collect cuttings.

Hi Becky,
As a newbie to growing figs I would recommend that you start off by buying a few plants as opposed to starting out with cuttings. This will get you going in the fig world with a more established plant.The 3 varieties you mention are very common and easy to find and will do well in your zone in pots. I grow all 3 and they are all hardy and delicious. After a season of growing you can take it to the next level and start propagating cuttings next winter.

Welcome to the forum!  It really would be good to get a bigger plant and get fruit this summer.  Cuttings may not bear for years.  If you email encantofarms at cox.net Jon should have some fig plants you can buy at good prices.

Welcome Becky from another Newbie,

I do recommend danny's Delight, latarrula they produced really

Vincent zone 5 Montreal

thanks for all the great ideas!

Hi Becky, welcome to the forum. Celeste might not work in your climate, but Florea will. Also, give Desert King a try. However, you will have to winterize it every year if you want to eat figs. Best of luck to ya!